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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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