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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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