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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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