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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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