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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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