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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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