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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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