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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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