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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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