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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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