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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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