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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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