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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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