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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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