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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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