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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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