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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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