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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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