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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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