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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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