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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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