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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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