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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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