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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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