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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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