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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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