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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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