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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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