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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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