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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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