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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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