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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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