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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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