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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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