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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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