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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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