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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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