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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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