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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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