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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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