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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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