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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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