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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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