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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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