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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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