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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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