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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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