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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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