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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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