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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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