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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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