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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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