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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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