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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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