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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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