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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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