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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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