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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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