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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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