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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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