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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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