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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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