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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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