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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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