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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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