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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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