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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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