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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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