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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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