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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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