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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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