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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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