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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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