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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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