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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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