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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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