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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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