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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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