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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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