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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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