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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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