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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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