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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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