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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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