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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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