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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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