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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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