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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction 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 stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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