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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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