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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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