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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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