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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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