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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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