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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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