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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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