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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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