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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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