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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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