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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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