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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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