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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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