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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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