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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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