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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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