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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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