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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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