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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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