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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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