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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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