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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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