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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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