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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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