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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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