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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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