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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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