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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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