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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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