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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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