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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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