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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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