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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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