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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources