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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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