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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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