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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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