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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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