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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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