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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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