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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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