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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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