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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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