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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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