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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education