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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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