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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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