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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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