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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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