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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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