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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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