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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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