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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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