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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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