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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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