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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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