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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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