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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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