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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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