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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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