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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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