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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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