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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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