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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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