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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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