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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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