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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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