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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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