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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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