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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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