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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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