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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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