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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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