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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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