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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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