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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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