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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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