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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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