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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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