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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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