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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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