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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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