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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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