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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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