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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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