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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major 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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