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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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