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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources