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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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