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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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