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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around 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 online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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