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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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