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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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