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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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