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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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