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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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