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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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