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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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