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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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