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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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