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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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