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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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