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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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