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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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