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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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