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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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