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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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