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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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