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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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