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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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