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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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