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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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