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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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