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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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