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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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