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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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