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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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