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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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