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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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