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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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