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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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