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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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