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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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