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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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