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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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