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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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