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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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