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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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