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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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