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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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