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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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