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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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