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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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