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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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