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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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