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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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