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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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