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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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