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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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