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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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