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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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