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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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