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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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