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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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