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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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