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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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