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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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