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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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