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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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