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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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