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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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