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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure 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 MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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