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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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