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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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