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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire 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 topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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