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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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