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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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