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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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