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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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