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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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