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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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