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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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