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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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