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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 (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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