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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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