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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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