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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations 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 inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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