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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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