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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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