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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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