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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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