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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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