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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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