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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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