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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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