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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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