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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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