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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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