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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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