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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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