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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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