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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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