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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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