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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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