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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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