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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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