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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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