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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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