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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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