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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education