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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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