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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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