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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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