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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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