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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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