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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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