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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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