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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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