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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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