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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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