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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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