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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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