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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major 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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