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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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