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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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