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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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