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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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