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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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