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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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