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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important 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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