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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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