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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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