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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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