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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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