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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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