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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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