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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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