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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What 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 in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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