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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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