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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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