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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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