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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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