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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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