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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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