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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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