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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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