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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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