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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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