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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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