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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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