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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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