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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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