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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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