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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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