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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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