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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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