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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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