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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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