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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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