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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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