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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). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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