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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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