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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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