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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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