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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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