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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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