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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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