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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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