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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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