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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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