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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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