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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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