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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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