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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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