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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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