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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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