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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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