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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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