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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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