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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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