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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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