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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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