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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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