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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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