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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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