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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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