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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part 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 customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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