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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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