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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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