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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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