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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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