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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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