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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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