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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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