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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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