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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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