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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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