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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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