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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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