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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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