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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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