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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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