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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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