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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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