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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring 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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