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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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