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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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