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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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