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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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