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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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