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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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