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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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