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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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