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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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