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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always 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 elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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