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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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