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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations 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 teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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