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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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