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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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