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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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