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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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