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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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