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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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