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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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