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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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