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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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