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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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