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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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