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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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