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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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