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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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