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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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