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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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