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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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