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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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