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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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