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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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