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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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