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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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