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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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