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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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