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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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