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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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