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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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