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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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