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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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