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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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