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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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