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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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