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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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