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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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