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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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