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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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