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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key 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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