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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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