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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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