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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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