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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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