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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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