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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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