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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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