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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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