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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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