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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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