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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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