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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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