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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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