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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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