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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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