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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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