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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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