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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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