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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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