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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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