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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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