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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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