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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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