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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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