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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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