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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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