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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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