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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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