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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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