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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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