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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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