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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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