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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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