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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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