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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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