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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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