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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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