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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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