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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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