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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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