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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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