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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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