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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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