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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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