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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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