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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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