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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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