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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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