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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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