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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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