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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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