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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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