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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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