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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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