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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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