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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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