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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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