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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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