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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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