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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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