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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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