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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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