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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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