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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education