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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over 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 massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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