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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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