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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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