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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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