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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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