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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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