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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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