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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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