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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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