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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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