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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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