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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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