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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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