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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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