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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever 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 organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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