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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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