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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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