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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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