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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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