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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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