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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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