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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources