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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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