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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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