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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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