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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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